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Pope Francis, Leo and Robert Prevost

Yahoo on MSN · 1d

Who is Robert Francis Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV, and how will his political views shape his papacy?

Former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States was selected Thursday by the papal conclave to succeed Pope Francis and lead the Roman Catholic Church. The new pontiff, who has taken the name Leo XIV,

Who is Pope Leo XIV? American Cardinal Robert Prevost is the new pope

The 2025 papal conclave at the Vatican ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here's what to know about him.

USA TODAY · 1h

Pope Leo XIV's first full day as pontiff: Live updates from first Mass and more

After celebrating his first Mass as pope, Leo XIV is slated to have a full schedule in the coming days. His next engagement is expected to be a May 10 meeting with cardinals. He'll then have midday prayers on May 11 from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.

World Catholics See 1st American Pope

The New York Times · 1h

World Catholics See the First American Pope as Hardly American

Catholics around the world were skeptical at first about an American pope. But Pope Leo XIV’s multicultural and multilingual identity has put them at ease.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

For U.S. Catholics, surprise and elation at first American pope

Robert Prevost’s election as pope stunned many Catholics skeptical that an American would ever be elevated to that role.

USA Today · 1d

In Hudson Valley, first American pope is ‘a gift to the church’

Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, was elected May 8. His selection came as a surprise to some church leaders, though not an unwelcome one.

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Pope Leo Vows to Look at ‘Challenges’ Facing the Church in the United States in Unearthed Interview

"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost in 2023.

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Trump says it's a 'great honor' that Robert Francis Prevost is elected first-ever US pope

President Donald Trump took to social media to congratulate the newly elected Pope Leo XIV — formerly Cardinal Robert Francis ...

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New Pope Update: Favorite Emerges to Replace Francis as Conclave Starts

As the conclave to elect the next pope begins, Pietro Parolin has emerged as the betting favorite to succeed Pope Francis, ...

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Papal conclave 2025: Why are USA, Italy holding key in electing Pope Francis' successor?

With representatives from 70 countries across five continents, this conclave is the largest -- and the most international -- ...

Meet the US Catholic TV network that drew the ire of Pope Francis

NEW YORK - As cardinals gather in Rome this week to select the next pope, global news networks covering every twist and turn ...

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Play your cardinals right: Betting on next pope gains popularity ahead of the conclave

Beyond simply picking who the next pope will be, players and gamblers also can guess how many tries it will take the ...

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From the south suburbs to helping choose the next pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost joins the conclave Wednesday to pick Pope Francis' successor. His rise in the faith began at a South ...

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